- Jan 2, 2021
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- Boat Info
- 2005 420 Sedan Bridge
- Engines
- Diamond Performance Series 430HP 6CTA 8.3M's
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Those are high strength Grade 9 (180KSI) 12 point fine thread cap screws. ARP makes them in a stainless alloy and a 12 point high strength nut. But pricey...... These through Mcmaster-Carr will work just fine also - https://www.mcmaster.com/screws/12-point-screws/Picture bolts
Thanks for the info, will look into those.Those are high strength Grade 9 (180KSI) 12 point fine thread cap screws. ARP makes them in a stainless alloy and a 12 point high strength nut. But pricey...... These through Mcmaster-Carr will work just fine also - https://www.mcmaster.com/screws/12-point-screws/
With these nuts - https://www.mcmaster.com/nuts/locknuts/high-strength-steel-nylon-insert-locknuts-grade-8/
Get them in the black oxide finish.
They need to be the high strength to develop the clamping force needed for that flange. Make sure you torque them correctly during installation.
Sorry I can't help with the size unless we both have the same engine/gear.
Does anyone know the standard gap between props and struts for our model boats? Also what's diameter of the forward side of hub?
I came across a good deal for line cutters and want to see if they fit in the space without having to dive the boat. And how much gap needs to be left for water flow through the cutlass bearing? thanks
Interesting you say your starboard side nuts being backed away. When my boat was hauled for survey the nuts were loose on starboard side as well. When I dive the boat to clean the bottom every couple months I check them and so far they have been tight.OK, at fist I didn't think I had much interest in this thread as I am not planning on installing line cutters but, After seeing the reply's it has caught my eye. Reply's are claiming 1-1/2 - 2" between strut & prop! Mine measure about 1/4" or less!
I know you want to have room for water to flow thru the cutlass for cooling. In the last 4 years since purchase we have put 7000 miles on her without ill effect, so I am not that worried about the cooling factor, just curious of any ideas for the discrepancy from other boats? any thoughts?
Also as side note every year when we haul out the prop nuts on the starboard side seem to be backed away from the prop! Talked to the yard where we will store this winter, they are going to take a look & claim they sometimes put Loctite on them! Again any thoughts? Thanks
Can’t believe it’s been two days and nobody took the nuts comment into the gutterNuts are correct!
Found the solution to stop the water from entering after removing the exhaust, your ball idea worked perfectly. Duckbills are done and while I was back there I replaced the waste line from the pump to black tank as it was all cracked.If you don't find a cap, maybe get a measurement of the tube diameter and find a kids ball slightly bigger that could be squeezed in. Or maybe a heavy duty plastic bag pulled tight around where the tube goes and with clamped or taped to seal?
Beautiful, if SeaRay was still building these boats they would buy your designBit of a transom extension project update - Teak floor going in..
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Beautiful, if SeaRay was still building these boats they would buy your design
Was the bridge removed to fit inside the building or are you having work done up top too ?Thanks Mark, it’ll be a shame to get it wet..
In SR’s defense the transom module is a module and therefore movable. So far $50k spent (which isn’t horrible) and as yet no ‘buyers remorse’ …
Having said that, I haven’t told the wife yet…
Was the bridge removed to fit inside the building or are you having work done up top too ?
Ignorance is bliss! Great job, that really does make sense to me, yo would have way more than 50 grand in changing boats to something with a bigger cockpit for sure and then you would need to spend more $$$ making it yours.Thanks Mark, it’ll be a shame to get it wet..
In SR’s defense the transom module is a module and therefore movable. So far $50k spent (which isn’t horrible) and as yet no ‘buyers remorse’ …
Having said that, I haven’t told the wife yet…
Can't wait to see how your gates come out.Curtain installation gives you a better perspective.View attachment 114058
Can't wait to see how your gates come out.
Custom welded SS gates with the boat’s initials or SR logo would be a nice touch for sure. Why stop spending boat bucks at this pointDecided not to fit any gates. Looked at all shapes and sizes but nothing worked. Decided to leave it open for now.
Maybe adapt the canvas, but only to stop things from ‘rolling out’ while underway.
Be interested on the general consensus though. To fit gates or to not fit gates? What do you think?